On-Site Prelitigation Paralegal: Settlement Prep

Morgan & Morgan; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Prelitigation Paralegal to support attorneys in developing settlements, preparing documents, and managing a varied caseload. You will collaborate with clients, insurance carriers, and medical providers to move cases forward in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and empathetic. This salaried position includes competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, with the role based in-office five days a week in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Prior experience as a case manager (preferred)
• At least 2 years of legal or insurance adjuster experience
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
• Proficient knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices, calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Strong negotiating skills

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, daily interaction with existing and potential clients, insurance companies, and medical providers, both via phone and in person
• Order medical records from providers and communicate with them during course of treatment
• Obtain documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions
• Interact with insurance carriers and healthcare providers to secure records and account balances
• Negotiate case settlements with insurance carriers
• Negotiate deductions of outstanding medical balances with providers
• Work directly with multiple coworkers involved in the management and support of case files
• Maintain organized case files
• Prepare comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carries
• Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required
• The role is in-office five days per week
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Prior experience as a case manager (preferred)

At least 2 years of legal or insurance adjuster experience

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Prelitigation Paralegal to support attorneys in developing settlements, preparing documents, and managing a varied caseload. You will collaborate with clients, insurance carriers, and medical providers to move cases forward in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and empathetic. This salaried position includes competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, with the role based in-office five days a week in Pittsburgh.